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Factories Act

Section:54 :Daily Hours

Obligation : No adult worker should be allowed/required to work in a factory > 9 hours in any day

Type:Preventive Compliance Frequency: Weekly

Action to be taken:
Ensure that no adult worker is allowed to work in a factory for more than nine hours in any day. The daily maximum hours may be exceeded only with the previous approval of the Chief Inspector, in order to facilitate the change of shifts.

Audit Requirement:
Have all adult workers worked for less than 9 hours a day on each working day ?

Supporting Documents:
Written Confirmation of Compliance

Related Triggers:
Change in Shift System
Change In Working Hours or Holidays
Overtime Work

Related Keywords:
Conditions of Service
Hours of Work / Working Hours
Overtime
Rest Intervals

Related Sections:
Factories Act, 1948
Chapter:Chapter VI - Working Hours of Adults| 54:Daily hours:
Subject to the provisions of Section 51, no adult worker shall be required or allowed to work in a factory for more than nine hours in any day :
Provided that, subject to the previous approval of the Chief Inspector, the daily maximum hours specified in this section may be exceeded in order to facilitate the change of shifts.